A new leadership at the Mas Albornà Foundation
With the recent election of Maria Batet as President, the Mas Albornà Foundation begins an innovative chapter. This entity, with a deep root in the community, has been run by Martí Solé and is now in the hands of a woman who brings a fresh and dynamic perspective.
The importance of knowing the entity
Batet emphasizes the need to improve the visibility and understanding of what the Foundation does. According to her, although the community recognizes the value of their work, there is a lack of knowledge about their activities and their importance for more than 300 employees and 500 beneficiaries.
A future with customers
In order to optimize services, Batet emphasizes that it is essential to adopt a business mindset. ‘We need customers,’ he says, as the diversity of the services they offer allows the Foundation to expand and adapt to the needs of the community.
Competition in an invisible sector
The social sector is in a complicated situation, with the Foundation competing with large companies in public tenders. Batet acknowledges that in order to grow, it is vital to collaborate with other entities instead of working in isolation.
The influence of female leadership
Inclusion is a fundamental value for Mas Albornà, and Batet argues that his way of managing the entity reflects this philosophy. Its energy and curiosity are aspects that it hopes to convey to the team.
Key learning
Batet has learned that understanding the entity is essential for its management. His experience has taught him that decisions based only on numbers may not reflect the real impact they have on the lives of people who work at the Foundation.
The importance of communication
One of its priorities as a leader is to promote an open communication environment. Batet believes that significant conversations are essential for creating a good team, in which each member feels heard and valued.
Impact of the economic crisis
The Foundation has faced multiple crises, including Covid-19 Pandemic, which severely affected operations. Currently, the lack of approval of budgets by the Generalitat is a new challenge, forcing Mas Albornà to look for alternatives to stay competitive.
Innovative initiatives
An example of this adaptability is collaboration with sausages Mallart, an initiative that, despite being risky, has brought visibility and new opportunities for the Foundation.
Women’s Rights and Inclusion
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Batet recognizes the double discrimination that some women with disabilities suffer. Mas Albornà is aware of this reality and works to raise awareness and combat this problem.
Looking to the future
The path to a more visible and inclusive foundation is long, but with the leadership of Maria Batet, Mas Albornà has the potential to be an example of how collaboration and communication can transform the social sector.
